As Iowa Cubs fans head to Principal Park Thursday, they will find big changes in the neighborhood across the street.

The first game of the season is set for 3:08 p.m.

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Just across the street from the stadium, a 70,000-square-foot development has brought a series of new businesses to the area at the corner of MLK Jr. Parkway and Southwest Third Street.

The warehouses and buildings had been empty for decades.

The $10 million project includes a Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Guru BBQ, Jimmy Johns, 24-hour Anytime Fitness and more. Working is still underway on the project so expect to see more businesses moving in the near future.

The project is expected to eventually to be home to seven restaurants.

Watch for highlights of the game and live reports tonight on KCCI 8 News at 5, 6, 9, and 10 p.m.